1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2012 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 88 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2789 mm |
